Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: July 26, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Soccer World Reacts to World Cup Ranking and Club Moves

Spain's victory in the 2026 World Cup has been ranked as the best in history, according to ESPN's latest assessment. Meanwhile, in club news, Rangers are poised to announce another signing within 48 hours as manager Derek McInnes teased a second arrival before the team opens its season. Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has confirmed that captain Granit Xhaka will remain with the club, shutting down rumors of a move to Chelsea. Barcelona announced the signing of American goalkeeper Tyler McCamey for their European-champion women's team. Lionel Messi for missing the MLS All-Star Game for the second consecutive season. In a somber note, Barcelona pledged support for the family of a worker who died during renovations at the Camp Nou stadium. Dani Olmo has rejected an apology from Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala following a confrontation after the World Cup final.

MLS and International Soccer Action

In MLS action, Los Angeles FC secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City, with Denis Bouanga scoring twice and Son Heung-min netting his third goal since the World Cup break. Inter Miami forward Germán Berterame was discharged from the hospital after being taken off in an ambulance during Saturday's 1-0 win over CF Montreal. Wrexham continued their by defeating Leeds United 3-2, with Sam Smith scoring the late winner. In a peculiar incident, a female referee was injured and forced to leave the pitch after being knocked down during a friendly match.

Other Sports Highlights

In darts, Luke Littler completed a dominant title defence at the World Matchplay Darts, defeating Gerwyn Price 18-9 in Blackpool. Kazuyoshi Miura, the world's oldest professional footballer in nearly four years at the age of 59 for Japanese third-tier side Fukushima United. In cricket, Craig Overton battle against his twin brother Jamie as Trent Rockets beat London Spirit by four wickets in The Hundred. In golf, Jerry Kelly PGA Tour Champions major by winning the ISPS HANDA Senior Open at Gleneagles by two shots. Jenny Shin LPGA Tour title in a decade at the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open. In T20I cricket, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fifty in three innings as India swept Zimbabwe 3-0, knocking England off the top spot in the rankings. In netball, England defeat of the Commonwealth Games, losing 66-47 to Australia.

Formula 1 and Team Dynamics

McLaren boss Andrea Stella has defended the team's strategy calls during the Hungarian Grand Prix, despite Oscar Piastri's initial criticism. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff criticized "Teletubbies engineers" following an incident involving Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton feels an unnecessary pit stop contributed to his latest penalty for speeding in the pit lane.

Club Football Transfer Speculation and Managerial News

Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa expressed contentment at the club amidst speculation about his future. Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens to impress new manager Xabi Alonso, whom he described as "one of the best to do it." Meanwhile, Stuart Maynard was dismissed as York City manager just three months after guiding the club back into the English Football League. In the Premier Sports Cup, holders St Mirren will face Rangers in the last, while Celtic will visit Dundee United. Andoni Iraola as Liverpool head coach with a 4-2 victory over Sunderland.